Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 vs Celeron G1820T
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
Celeron G1820T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 is positioned at rank 413 and the Celeron G1820T is on rank 500, so the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
Performance Per Dollar Celeron G1820T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Puma (2008−2009) / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 and Celeron G1820T
Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85
The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Puma (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR2. Passmark benchmark score: 1,585 points. Launch price was $69.
Celeron G1820T
The Celeron G1820T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,599 points. Launch price was $42.
Processing Power
Both the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 and Celeron G1820T share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 versus 2.4 GHz on the Celeron G1820T — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Celeron G1820T. The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 uses the Puma (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Celeron G1820T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 scores 1,585 against the Celeron G1820T's 1,599 — a 0.9% lead for the Celeron G1820T. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 vs 3 MB (total) on the Celeron G1820T.
| Feature | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | — | 2.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+700% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 65 nm | 22 nm-66% |
| Architecture | Puma (2008−2009) | Haswell (2013−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,585 | 1,599 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 415 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 629 |
Memory & Platform
The Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Celeron G1820T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | S1g2 | LGA1150 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85) / VT-x (Celeron G1820T). The Celeron G1820T includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics (Haswell)), while the Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G1820T targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G1820T rivals Pentium G3220T.
| Feature | Turion X2 Ultra ZM-85 | Celeron G1820T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics (Haswell) |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
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